Welcome
to the
Counseling
Clipboard!
Elementary Counselors help:
Students
– feel good about themselves, set attainable goals, develop positive
relationships, learn decision-making and problem-solving skills, improve
academic progress, and realize responsibility for their behavior.
Teachers
– create a positive learning environment, meet the individual needs of the
student, and by providing suggestions for behavior management.
Parents
– understand their part in their child’s learning experience, understand child
development and behavior, and make use of community resources.
School counselors provide many services. They:
Help
identify needs of students.
Promote
positive attitudes and choices.
Provide
encouragement and motivation for
Academic
achievement.
Maintain
confidentiality.
Assist
students at risk.
Consult
with parents and school personnel.
Can
provide referrals to outside agencies.
Giddings Elementary School’s counselor is:
Karen
Hester. Mrs. Hester received her BS in
Education from Southwest Texas State University in 1990, and MA in Counseling
from Prairie View A&M University in 2003.
Mrs. Hester has 11 years of classroom experience, and this is her 4th year as GES school counselor.
Mrs.
Hester loves working with young children, helping each child to understand
him/herself better. Watching and
assisting children as they learn to make good decisions and solve problems is
very exciting! Mrs. Hester feels
fortunate to be a part of such a great school, with a wonderful staff, and
caring parents.
You
can contact Mrs. Hester by coming to the school, calling (979) 542-2886, or
emailing khester@giddings.txed.net
.
The links below provide interesting and thoughtful
information. Check back often as they
will change throughout the year!
10 Tips for a Successful Parent-Teacher Conference
Does Your Child Really Know you Love Him/Her?